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Top 5 Kayaks | PaddleTV Award Winners

Dec 21, 2025
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After more than 25 individual kayak tests and reviews, here are my picks for the best kayaks of 2021 - 2022. My selection includes a variety of kayaks including recreational kayaks, inflatable kayaks, folding kayaks, pedal kayaks, and touring or sea kayaks. Of course, I couldn't test every kayak on the market, and so I'm sure there are some kayaks that deserve to be considered for this Best Kayaks list. Regardless, these 5 kayaks deserve special recognition for elevating the paddling experience. Links to the kayaks in this video: P&H Virgo MV: https://www.phseakayaks.com/us/kayaks.php?model=virgo-mv Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM KAYAKS Intex Challenger K1: https://amzn.to/3u276JY Sea Eagle 393rl: https://bit.ly/3mVOXbw Oru Kayak Inlet: https://bit.ly/3vpjxhS Hobie iTrek-9: https://bit.ly/3o0TMlM Jackson Kayak Tupelo 12.5: https://bit.ly/3phR8aS Wilderness Systems Pungo 120: https://bit.ly/3E5BoOl Perception Pescador: https://bit.ly/3FPuWeK Gear I have tested and recommend: Paddles: Aqua-bound Shred (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3HRZCyq Aqua-bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-piece (rec/touring) https://tidd.ly/3jND8qB PFDs: NRS Chinook PFD (fishing) https://tidd.ly/3XodlTv NRS Zen PFD (whitewater) https://tidd.ly/3Yy7yMk NRS Odyssey PFD (Touring and Rec) https://tidd.ly/3xcsXih Dry Gear / Layers: NRS Flux Drytop https://tidd.ly/3KfoYcH NRS Riptide Splash Jacket https://tidd.ly/40Kf0pi NRS Axiom Dry Suit https://tidd.ly/3YGUSmg Jackets: Cotopaxi Fuego Down Hooded Jacket https://www.cotopaxi.com/products/fuego-down-hooded-jacket-mens?variant=40435702431805 Shirts: NRS Silkweight Long-Sleeve Shirt - Mens https://tidd.ly/3DVrNva NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt https://tidd.ly/3YIa6XV Pants: NRS Benny Board Shorts https://tidd.ly/3lrG78z Footwear: NRS Boundary Boot https://tidd.ly/3DXamKT Astral PFD Sandal https://tidd.ly/3xjPtWI Sunglasses Wiley X Outdoor Sunglasses https://bit.ly/3NtJQKR Other Paddling Gear NRS WRSI Current Helmet https://tidd.ly/40EUkiB NRS Drylander Shock Cord Sprayskirt https://tidd.ly/3YHTaBD Surf Ears Ear Plugs https://bit.ly/3AbMl1y GoPro Hero 11 Black https://amzn.to/3ZWVXHN Rapid Pure Purifier https://amzn.to/3iuIo1C Zoleo Satellite Communicator https://amzn.to/3kv0hOt NOTE: These are affiliate links in which I earn a small commission at no additional cost to you, but it is a great way to show your support. Thanks! Special thanks to my Global Partners for supporting my mission of helping get people on the water and creating life-long outdoor participants. Outdoorplay: outdoorplay.com NRS: nrs.com Wiley X: wileyx.com Check out our full Paddling Gear Guide here: https://in4adventure.com/paddling-buyers-guide/ JOIN OUR COMMUNITY and subscribe to our NEW Blog, In4adventure.com! FOLLOW ME Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoPaddle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paddle365/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopaddle Blog: https://in4adventure.com PRODUCED BY Heliconia: https://www.heliconia.ca Contact: [email protected] MADE POSSIBLE with the Support of: Ontario Creates: https://www.ontariocreates.ca/ #PaddleTV #RecreationalKayak #InflatableKayak #FoldingKayak #KayakTouring #PortableKayak #kayakPaddle #SeaKayak #LeisureKayak #seakayak #touringkayak #BestKayaks #BestKayaks2021
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